Program Manager, IMCOM Army Continuing Education Services (ACES) Support

Job Description

Job Description

Core Government Services is seeking an experienced educational Program Manager (PM) who will provide support to the US Army Installation Command (IMCOM) Army Continuing Education System (ACES).

Essential Functions:

The Program Manager will lead our team in execution of all contract tasks including our quality control program. As the Government's primary point of contact, our PM will be responsible for maintaining professionally trained and qualified employees and substitute personnel to meet the service educational requirements at dispersed locations inside the continental United States (CONUS) and outside the continental United States (OCONUS). Through a balanced blend of executive leadership, extensive military education knowledge, and professional Federal contract management skills, our PM will design and lead an efficient management structure to provide effective and timely coordination, quality of performance and work, and management of all work required under this contract.

Requirements:

• Must have excellent knowledge of Army Continuing Education System (ACES) regulations (like AR 621-5), Tuition Assistance (TA), GI Bill programs, VA Education benefits, Credentialing Opportunities On-Line (COOL), DANTES testing, and the Army Personnel Testing program.
• Applicants must have at least five (5) years of successful leadership experience as an educational director or program manager providing adult educational services within the last five (5) years. We prefer applicants with recent IMCOM ACES educational experience.
• Applicant must have a Master's degree from a college or university that is accredited by a national or regional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. We prefer a PM with a Doctor of Education (EdD) degree.
• Must be proficient with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) guidelines, Service Contract Act wage determinations, quality control plans (QCP), and government contracts portfolio management.
• We prefer our PM to possess Project Management Professional (PMP) and Federal acquisition certification (FAC-P/PM) certification.
• Must write and present formal government reports, Monthly Status Reports (MSRs), and In-Process Reviews (IPRs).
• Must completely understand military lifestyles, active-duty service members, and working closely with government counterparts such as Army Education Service Officers (ESOs).
• Our PM must successfully complete all initial mandated Government training and renew certifications annually according to Government policies. This training includes Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level 1 including additional topics as directed by Regional Commanders, iWatch training, Army Training Certification Tracking System (ATCTS), Operation Security (OPSEC), Communication Security (COMSEC), DOD Cyber Awareness, and other training as required by the Government.
• Receive a favorable a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) background investigation which is required for issuance of a Government Common Access Card (CAC) and for military installation access.
• Be a legal US Citizen

Working Conditions: On-site inside a Government office at Fort Sam Houston, TX

Required Travel: Occasional travel to other major military command installations

Job Type: Full-time

Normal Work Schedule: 0800 - 1700, Monday - Friday

Benefits and unique perks offered, but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance options
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) Matching Program
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 3 Weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance options
• Basic and Voluntary Life insurance options
• Subscription to premium financial planning resources
• Over 2500 continued educational study courses

Core Government Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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